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NYMAX™ POLYMER
FORMULATIONS
PRIME & RECYCLED
NYLON THERMOPLASTICS
PROCESSING GUIDE
2 Nymax Polymer Formulations
Nymax™ and Nymax™ REC Formulations
Nymax™ thermoplastics include prime and recycled nylon formulations in both unfilled grades and
with various levels of glass fiber and mineral reinforcements.
Degraded/
overheated
material
• Decrease melt temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Use smaller barrel
• Decrease injection speed
Gate location
and/or size
• Relocate gate to nonstress area
• Increase gate size to allow higher flow rate
and lower molded in stress
Fibers/Minerals on
Surface or Uneven
Surface Appearance
Melt temperature
too low
• Increase melt temperature
• Increase mold temperature
• Increase injection speed
Insufficient packing • Increase hold pressure and time• Increase shot size
Processing Guide 5
Problem Cause Solution
Sink Marks
Part geometry
too thick
• Reduce wall thickness
• Reduce rib thickness
Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures• Decrease mold temperature
Insufficient
material volume
• Increase shot size
• Increase injection rate
• Increase packing pressure
• Increase gate size
Flash
Injection pressure
too high
• Decrease injection pressure
• Increase clamp pressure
• Decrease injection rate
• Increase transfer position
Excess
material volume
• Adjust transfer position
• Decrease pack pressure
• Decrease shot size
• Decrease injection rate
Melt and/or mold
too hot
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
• Decrease screw speed
Loose clamp • Reset mold height• Increase clamp tonnage
Shrink
Too much
shrink
• Increase cooling time
• Decrease mold temperature
Too little
shrink
• Decrease cooling time
• Increase mold temperature
Troubleshooting Recommendations
6 Nymax Polymer Formulations
Troubleshooting Recommendations
Problem Cause Solution
Burning
Process related
• Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures
• Decrease mold temperature
• Decrease injection rate
Mold design • Clean, widen and increase number of vents• Increase gate size to reduce shear
Wet material
• Check moisture.
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THE SOLUTION
Ballistic-resistant panels made with fiber-reinforced
polymer (FRP) composites offer key properties that
enable Southern States to meet its customers’ critical
needs.
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The portfolio also benefits from
excellent service and regulatory support from
experts in fiber coloration and enhancement.
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Examples include:
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content
to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon
footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy,
natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,800 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a
founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
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Cable constructions using FireCon CPE formulations
are suitable for the following UL Standards:
UL 13 - Power-Limited Circuit Cables
UL 44 - Thermoset-Insulated Wire and Cable
UL 62 - Flexible Cords and Cables
UL 1277 - Electrical Power and Control Tray
Cables with Optional Optical-Fiber
Members
UL 2250 - Instrumentation Tray Cable
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Retains flexibility at temperatures below 0°C
• Resistant to acids, alkalis, oils, fuels and
chemical solvents
• Excellent balance of physical properties
• Suitable for VW1 and tray cable rated
applications
• Available in UV resistant grades
• Available in custom colors
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
• Oil, gas and petroleum applications
• Tray cable
• Industrial cable
• Low-voltage power cables
• Medium-voltage power cables
• Control cables
• VW1 applications
PRODUCT BULLETIN
To learn more about FireCon CPE jacketing solutions,
contact Avient at 1.844.4AVIENT
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FIRECON™ CPE 30-33 RoHS Black
CPE 37-36 RoHS
Black
CPE 37-31 RoHS
Black
CPE 37-31 RoHS
Natural
Specific Gravity 1.31 1.38 1.39 1.39
MFI (190°C, 21.6 Kg) 15 22.4 34.3 34
Durometer Hardness 39D 31D 34D 34D
Tensile Strength, PSI 1,499 2,200 2,096 1,800
Tensile Elongation (%) 350 300 325 300
UL Temperature Rating °C 90 90 90 90
LOI (% Oxygen) 30 37 37 37
Brittleness Temperature °C -33 -36 -31 -31
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
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APPLICATIONS: Power cables, Ethernet category cables, industrial cables, solar installation cables, coaxial cables,
fiber optics, hybrid cables
SYNCURE™
Cross-Linked Polyethylene for Power Cable Insulation
• Resistant to heat, oil, creep and abrasion
• Fast extrusion speeds
• UL 44 & UL 4703 flame performance
• UL/CSA bulletins
MAXXAM™ FR W&C
Flame Retardant Polypropylene for Category Cable
Insulation and Cross-Webs
• Alternative to FEP
• Low dielectric
• Thin wall extrusion capabilities
• UL 94 & plenum yellow card, V-2, V-0 & 5VA
fire performance ratings
FIRECON™
Flame Retardant Chlorinated Polyethylene
for Industrial Cable Jackets
• Resistance to harsh environments
• Low temperature properties
• UV resistance
• UL 44 flame performance
ECCOH™ LSFOH
Low Smoke and Fume, Non-Halogen for Insulation
and Jackets
• Low smoke and toxicity
• Improved fire safety
• Resistance to chemicals
• UL44 and CPR flame performance
ADDITIONAL SOLUTIONS
MAXXAM™ SY
Foamed Polypropylene for Coaxial Cable Insulation
SYNPRENE™
Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Elastomers
POLYMIX™
Customer Proprietary Formulations
For more information, please visit avient.com
or call +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368).
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Charging only works when the correct additive
solution is utilized, and together with the fiber
denier, gram weight and number of layers, it ensures
the middle layer of protective masks can effectively
trap small airborne particles.
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Customized with high quality pigments and select fiber reinforcements, fillers and additives,
these solutions are designed to meet the performance your application requires.
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Examples include:
• Data transmission cables
• Optical fiber cables
PRODUCT BULLETIN
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Using a variety of metallic fibers and
particles, these compounds have densities
similar to traditional metals, while offering
design and processing flexibility because of the
polymer matrix, which can be extruded, molded,
calendered, or thermoformed into the final
desired shape.